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.45 ACP question
green mile
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Good morning, I have started looking at getting a .45 ACP, but from what all I have read about 1911's, all but the Taurus has had to have gone to the gunsmith for fine tuning out of the box (or not too long after). I had a Glock 23 and did not like the snap of the .40 S&W while firing. I felt that it was a disrtaction and thus went to a 19 in 9mm (fits perfect). My question is what suggestions do you have for a general purpose (target, hd, etc.) .45 ACP full size weapon? As always, thank you for all of your responses, and have a great weekend.
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Are other brands better than others.
Tell me, with all these new and or modified calibers, is the hoary-old 230 grain, FMJ hardball, .45 ACP, still a reliable man-stopper?
Would it be foolish of me not to use HP's or other types of expanding rounds in a 45 caliber auto pistol for self-defense, even though with the potential of FTF's with these rounds? I really don't want to keep fussing with a auto pistol to make sure it's going to feed HP"S without hanging up.
I know there is the danger of penetration using FMJ in a house, but other than that, will a 230 FMJ 45 do the job on a intruder as well or better than a HP/expandable round or as well as the newer calibers mentioned above?
Regarding 1911's, Kimber models are well known for being "perfect out of the box".
If you get the "tactical" model, you probably won't need/want anything done - its got a beavertail grip safety, ejection port is opened up some, has adjustable sites. Should be able to get it for under $500.
I'm not a 1911 guy (I have a Glock 30), but what do you mean by "Target"? Do you mean casual paper punching or do you mean shooting for money/trophies?
The guys that are taking their 1911's in for "tweaking & tuning" are not happy with it "just goes bang and throws lead toward the target" but are looking for winning scores (see money/trophies) or to customize it to their exact desire (ambi-safety, beavertail etc), while the Taurus guys are happy with something that simply "goes bang and throws lead toward the target" (and costs less than a real 1911).
Like the difference between a "box a year" shotgunner and a "case a day" Trap shooter, they both have 12ga shotguns, but one demands a lot higher level of performance and is willing to pay for it both up front and own the road.
Besides, the "Big Name" firearms hold their value better than the "off brands" do.
I think you have that backwards, the Taurus is the dog,with a great warrantee that is needed.Between my son and I we have 2 Colts 1 SA 1 Paraordiance 2 Kimbers 2 Les Bears and a Remington-Rand. Except for the Rem-Rand all were new purchases,none have needed any work done,no jams no nothing wrong at all.We shoot bowling pins using all different kinds of ammo,including the Saeco 058 bowling pin bullet,it is almost square, neither of us has ever had any problems.
Do you own a Taurus? Have you some experience with them? [:(]
In autos, my first was a full-sized Glock. I think it was a police trade-in. My only mods have been adjustable sights and a drop-in barrel from EFK Firedragon. This allows me to shoot lead bullets and the accuracy is much improved. It shoots as well as I can hold. I'm just a casual shooter, not a competitor.
Since the full-size gun is so bulky, I bought a Glock 36. This is the little single-stack gun. Like it well, also. Will probably put an after-market barrel in it too.
Can't fault the 191l's, I just find that the Glock does everything I need.
Picking a 1911 you'll like is a very individualistic thing. You'll find alot of strong likes & dislikes regarding sights, full length guide rods, triggers & such.I'd suggest some range time - as in more than one trip - and try out a few of the rentals. I happen to be on my 2nd CZ Dan Wesson, got the Bobtail & now the Pointman, and the gun store is selling them like crazy.
Do some reading about the machanics & then see for yourself what you like by shooting a few.
Concerning accuracy, for me, there is almost no difference between the USP and the Les Baer. Both have functioned perfectly, out of the box, with no smith'n needed.